Leading ladies in country music

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood

The gorgeous country singer made her start as the season four winner of "American Idol" in 2005. As a multi-platinum selling recording artist, the country singer has won several Grammy. Billboard Music, American Music and so many other awards.

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

At only 21 years old, Swift has accomplished so much already in her lifetime. She's won many music awards and just released her new, and quite popular, album titled "Red" which has already gone platinum.

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LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes

As one of the youngest and most talented country singers, Rimes has been through her share of accomplishments when it comes to country music. Though she hasn't released much music since 2010, we can't wait for her anticipated single release set for December 2012. With two Grammy Awards under her belt, she can be known as a country music legend.

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Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert

Gaining fame as a finalist on "Nashville Star" in 2003 took this country singer very far. Lambert has won her fair share of country music awards as well as one Grammy Award. We can't wait to see and hear what else this country girl has on the horizon.

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Kelli Pickler

Kelli Pickler

Another "American Idol" prodigy is Kelli Pickler. Though she didn't win the fifth season of the show, she came in sixth place. But that didn't stop her from skyrocketing her career and winning many CMT Music Awards and other music awards. We'll continue to see her rise to fame!

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Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire

If you know country music, then you definitely know Reba McEntire. Not only is she a legendary country singer, but she's a great actress who starred in her own sitcom titled "Reba." With countless music awards, she even has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to boot!

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Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

An american singer, actress, author and philanthropist, this music legend is well-known for her country music. She has composed thousands of hit songs including "I Will Always Love You" and so many more. She's has Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum Records. When it comes to awards, she's no stranger. With eight Grammy Awards and other music and film awards, she can easily be considered one of the greatest music, especially country, legends.

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Faith Hill

Faith Hill

Before Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill was the ultimate face of country music as a leading lady in it. She's still a legend in country music with five Grammy Awards to hold to her name, as well as a plethora of other music awards. Not only does she have amazing vocal cords, but she sure can act!

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Shania Twain

Shania Twain

The epitome of '90s country music is owed to this legend of a country music singer right here: Shania Twain. She's gorgeous, has an exceptional voice and can move! Don't like you don't know who I'm talking about. Shania Twain was conducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, won countless awards, and has her very own star on Canada's Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.